Godox Flash Firmware Updates… Chances of Malware in Launcher? So, most plebs use Godox flashes (like me), so some of you surely have tried to update the firmware (have mercy on your souls). I am on a Macbook. The Godox G3 Launcher V1.1 seems to be the one to use. Problem is, Apple cannot check that this is free from malware–so it seems we are being asked to “Trust” that this Chinese company is not putting …

Viltrox 28mm f4.5 pancake lens firmware update and Sony NEX compatibility? Hello everyone! This new Viltrox lens seems to not work with the NEX series of cameras, as mentioned by other people online stating that mounting this lens on a NEX camera makes it not turn on. But then I saw that there is a new firmware update on this lens (V1.06) and I am curious if this fixes the power issue on NEX cameras. Does any of you ha…

Need help restoring original Nikon D7000 firmware. is it safe to reflash? During the Pandemic Lockdown i had to teach on Zoom, and instead of using my crappy webcam i wanted to use my D7000 with a capture card. On youtube i found a few videos about a custom firmware you could install that lets you have full screen Live view as video out in 720P. I installed that firmware and was able to teach online with it plugged in…

This $89 Wi-Fi router is designed to let you run whatever firmware you want The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) announced last week that the OpenWrt One, a Wi-Fi router created with open-source software in mind, is now available to buy for $89 on AliExpress. The SFC says the router “will never be locked down” and gives its owners the “right to change, modify, and repair” as they like. The OpenWrt One is aimed at givi…

Is it smart to update the firmware on my Nikon D750? I am new to photography, I mean this is my first good camera in my life. I can see that there is newer firmware available and I was wondering if I should update it or not. Any other general tips you would tell your younger self in terms of maintaining the camera software and hardware would be welcome as well. Thank you in advance, and best re…

My lens won’t finish installing the firmware update – > stuck on “Updating the lens… Do not turn off” ? I’m trying to update the firmware of my Sigma 100-400 from version 01 to 03. My Sony A7Rii is connected with my PC and the lens is mounted on the camera. I downloaded the right software from sigma (there are two depending on the serial number). The Update Software has 4 Steps: Connect Camera with PC Check version Send data to camera running u…

Apple Releases New Firmware for USB-C Apple Pencil Apple today released the first firmware update for the USB-C Apple Pencil that came out last week. The new firmware has a version number of 10M5164. There is no word on what features, fixes, or updates might be included in the updated firmware, and Apple does not provide release notes for ‌Apple Pencil‌ software releases. Subscribe to the MacRu…

Microsoft is now giving many Surface PCs at least six years of firmware updates Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeMicrosoft Surface PCs that have shipped on or after January 1st, 2021 will get at least six years of driver and firmware updates, according to a Microsoft support document reported on by Windows Central. Previously, Microsoft had only said it would support devices with at least four years of those updat…

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirTags Apple today released a new firmware update designed for the AirTag item trackers. The firmware features a build number of 2A61, up from the 2A36 firmware that came out last December. It has been nearly a year since Apple updated the firmware on the AirTags, and there is no word yet on what might be included in the update. Today’s firmware rele…

Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 Apple today introduced new firmware for both the AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning port and the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 with USB-C port. The new firmware is 6A303, up from the 6A301 update that was released in September. Apple does not provide details on what features might be included in the refreshed firmware, so it is unclear what’s new. Apple added mult…

Desperate for help with Tamron firmware update using the Tap-In Console I’m about to lose my mind…if I haven’t already. I can’t use my Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens on my Z8 until the firmware is updated, which I understand. However, I have tried three separate Tap-In Consoles (two from Amazon, one from B&H), two different laptops, two different USB-A/USB-C adapters, two different cables, reading/watc…